Skip link

The first item reached by keyboard should be a link to the main content of the page. This link should be visible when receiving focus from the keyboard. This link is called a skip link. All Boston Scientific sites must include at least one skip link.

Skip links allow users to jump over primary and secondary navigation links to the main content or other key places within the page. The skip link’s href attribute value needs to exactly match the value of the main element’s id attribute value.

Skip links are necessary for providing a good site experience. Never remove skip links.

Note to developers:
The skip link’s href attribute value needs to exactly match the value of the main element’s id attribute value. The component programmatically prepends the “#” to the skip link’s destinationId and prepends “Skip to” to the destination.

This component passes AAA WCAG standards. However, changes made by the content owner or implementer could impact accessibility compliance. Be sure to follow code standards and content guidelines to ensure that the link is fully accessible.

For more information, see WebAIM’s Skip Navigation Links.